The EU has imposed sanctions against those involved in the torture of Ukrainian prisoners: the list includes an official of the colony in Olenivka and the pre-trial detention center in Taganrog

The European Union has expanded the sanctions list within the Global Sanctions Regime for Human Rights Violations, including 15 individuals and one institution involved in gross human rights violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war and illegally detained civilians.

This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

An official of the colony in Olenivka was included in the sanctions list

Among the persons subject to restrictions is Dmytro Neelov, deputy head of the colony in occupied Olenivka.

According to the Ukrainian side, he is involved in the tragedy that occurred on the night of July 28-29, 2022, when dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war died as a result of an explosion. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the official deliberately delayed the evacuation of the wounded after the explosion.

Sanctions on Taganrog Pre-Trial Detention Center No. 2

The European Union has also imposed sanctions on Taganrog Pre-Trial Detention Center No. 2, which, according to Ukrainian authorities, was used for the illegal detention and torture of Ukrainian citizens.

It was in this institution that Ukrainian journalist Viktoriya Roshchyna died after almost a year of illegal imprisonment.

What restrictions do the sanctions impose?

The sanctions include:

an asset freeze;

a ban on EU citizens and companies from providing funds or economic resources to sanctioned individuals;

a ban on entry to and transit through the territory of the European Union.

The Foreign Ministry stressed the need for increased international pressure

According to the United Nations, about 95% of Ukrainian prisoners of war who were successfully returned from Russian captivity reported torture or ill-treatment.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine noted that this indicates the systemic nature of crimes against Ukrainian citizens.

The department emphasized that international sanctions pressure on Russia should increase until all those responsible are brought to justice.

As previously reported, a bill to strengthen sanctions against Russia has already received sufficient support in the US Senate for adoption. The document, in particular, provides for the possibility of introducing 100 percent secondary duties on countries that continue to purchase Russian energy resources.